Which physician order should the nurse prioritize for Mr. Dorsey based on his current status?

Mr. Dorsey, a 58-year-old male with a history of alcohol-induced cirrhosis, is admitted with increasing abdominal girth, confusion, and jaundice. His labs are: Ammonia: 122 mcg/dL (↑) INR: 2.1 (↑) AST: 178 U/L (↑), ALT: 105 U/L (↑) Albumin: 2.3 g/dL (↓) Sodium: 130 mEq/L (↓) Potassium: 3.2 mEq/L (↓) Vitals: BP 96/58, HR 102, RR 22, Temp 98.9°F, SpO₂ 94% Which of the following assessment findings indicates a potentially life-threatening complication of cirrhosis and should be addressed first? 

A nurse is caring for a patient who has acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and is requiring mechanical ventilation. The doctor wrote an order for pancuronium. The nurse recognizes that this medication was ordered for what purpose?

After treatment you provided in the above question, which of the following indicates that Mr. Dorsey is improving?

Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate or perform for the patient in DIC? Select all that apply.

After initiating treatment for Ms. Davis’s condition, which of the following indicates that she is effectively responding to treatment? 

After interpreting the dysrhythmia on the cardiac monitor, what will be the primary goal for management of care for Mr. Smith? 

John Smith presents to the emergency department with complaints of palpitations, shortness of breath, and fatigue over the past 24 hours. He reports feeling lightheaded and having intermittent chest discomfort. Nurses’ Notes 0730-John Smith, a 65 year-old male presents to the emergency department with complaints of palpitations, shortness of breath, and fatigue over the past 24 hours. He reports feeling lightheaded and having intermittent chest discomfort. Past medical history includes hypertension, Diabetes Type 2, and hyperlipedema. He is a 1 pack/day smoker for 40 years. Drinks socially 1-2 drinks a month. Lungs sounds are clear to auscultation bilaterally. He is A & O x 4. 1+ edema noted to bilateral ankles. Peripheral pulses are palpable. His home medications include Metformin, Lisinopril and Atrovastatin. Vital signs: b/p 150/90 mmHg, HR 120 bpm and irregular, RR 20 breaths/min, Temp 98.6 F , O2 sat is 95% on room air.   Patient is connected to the cardiac monitor. Then nurse is reviewing the patient’s ECG tracing on the cardiac monitor and notices there is not recognizable or discernible P waves and no PR interval. QRS complexes are consistent in shape and normal in duration but are present at an irregular rate. What dysrhythmia is Mrs. Smith most likely experiencing? 

A patient is scheduled for a cardiac ablation procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. The nurse understands that the primary goal of this procedure is to:

You decide that Amina may be dealing with a depressive disorder, and want to administer a test to her to confirm your opinion, and also to have something concrete to discuss with her in session. Which is the most important factor to consider when choosing an assessment: